...TORONTO (S&P Global Ratings) Jan. 22, 2018--S&P Global Ratings today assigned its 'B' issue-level rating and '3' recovery rating to NVA Holdings Inc.'s proposed $937 million senior secured first-lien term loan. The proposed term loan matures in 2025 and the company will use proceeds to refinance the existing first-lien term loan, which matures in 2021. Our 'B' issue-level rating and '3' recovery rating on the senior secured debt indicates our expectations for meaningful (50%-70%; rounded estimate: 55%) recovery in the event of payment default. Our rating on the second-lien debt remains '###+', with a '6' recovery rating. The '6' recovery rating indicates our expectation for negligible (0%-10%; rounded estimate: 0%) recovery of principal in the event of a payment default. Our corporate credit rating on NVA remains 'B' with a stable outlook, reflecting the company's leading position but narrow operating focus in the highly fragmented veterinary practices market. The rating also reflects our...